Overview
Cyber Security Consultant (SC Cleared) 📍 Location: Bath / Bristol (BMT Group offices) – Hybrid (approx. 2 days onsite per week)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6 months (with potential extension)
Rate: Up to ÂŁ650/day - Inside IR35
Clearance Required: SC Cleared (Active, not lapsed)
Overview (continued)
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to support a UK defence programme involving IT, OT, and combat systems technologies.
This is a highly niche requirement requiring a rare combination of defence, OT, and cyber security expertise.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct cyber security risk assessments (threats, vulnerabilities, controls)
* Analyse and assess complex IT & OT systems and network architectures
* Develop and review RMADS documentation, including:
o Treatment Plans
o Implementation Plans
o Assurance Plans
o Gap Analysis
* Apply security controls and mitigation strategies
* Support security accreditation of systems
* Define security testing requirements and protocols
* Participate in FAT & SAT testing
* Perform/support penetration testing
* Provide technical cyber security advice
* Produce high-quality technical documentation
* Communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders
Required Skills & Experience
Essential
* Proven experience in cyber risk assessment & mitigation
* Ability to analyse complex IT & OT systems
* Experience with network architectures (IT & OT)
* Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) or similar systems (e.g. aircraft, ships, combat systems, UAVs)
* Experience scoping security testing requirements
* Excellent technical writing & communication skills
Desirable
* Experience delivering security accredited systems
* Experience with RMADS documentation
* Exposure to:
o SIEM, IDS, Firewalls
o Encryption technologies
o Industrial protocols (MODbus, Profinet, CANbus, TCP/IP)
o PLC systems (e.g. Siemens S7)
Qualifications (Desirable)
* CISSP
* CompTIA Network+
* CompTIA CySA+
* SANS / GIAC
Security & Compliance
* Active SC Clearance required
* Must be eligible for BPSS clearance
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